Neuroprotective effects of monosialotetrahexosylganglioside

Monosialotetrahexosylganglioside (GM1) is a type of glycosphingolipid containing sialic acid that is closely related to cell-cell recognition, adhesion and signal conduction. GM1 is mainly composed of ceramide and oligosaccharide chains, and it is the only ganglioside that can permeate the blood-brain barrier.